Description

Situated in New Zealand’s most established wine growing region, the beguiling beauty of our elevated terraced vineyards in the Hawke’s Bay creates an enchanting Pinot Gris that captures the delicate aromatic flavours of the variety whilst retaining its natural vibrancy and purity. Warm days and cool nights create an extended growing season, the fruit ripens slowly developing flavour intensity and hallmark aromatic characteristics.

Wine Profile

Food Pairing Notes:

Pairs perfectly with lightly spiced dishes, seafood, and white meats

Production Notes:

The fruit was destemmed and transferred to tank presses where the free-run juice was run off and separated before gentle pressing of the remaining fruit. The juice was then clarified, racked into stainless steel fermentation tanks, then inoculated with a range of yeasts selected to retain varietal aromatics and character, and enhance complexity and aromaticity. A slow, temperature-controlled fermentation at 14–16°C (57–61°F) was undertaken for approximately 21 days. Post fermentation, the wine was lees stirred and aged in tank to add softness and texture. The wine was racked and bottled young to ensure that the aromatic, crisp and elegant varietal characters were retained.

Tasting Notes:

Delightfully fragrant summer florals, with subtle spice and refreshing citrus. Its perfumed notes and soft hints of spice introduce a soft, yet delicate style with fresh citrus vitality. Aromatic flavours of the grape whilst retaining its natural vibrancy and purity.